Benin Orphanage

December 21, 2009

It's been a very busy and successful past month in raising funds and awareness for the orphanage:

- There have been an anniversary and birthday party recently that, in lieu of gifts, donations were made to the orphanage instead. These two parties have raised more than $1,000 for the orphanage.

- As we did last year, we sold trays of Christmas baked goods that raised more than $1,300.

-The World Issues class at Hampton High School hosted a Christmas Concert, including a bake sale, with all proceeds going to the orphanage. This event resulted in just over $650.

- The children at Macdonald Consolidated School had a coin drive with the classroom raising the most money winning an ice cream party! This activity raised another $1,000 for the orphanage. Great job kids!

- We've also received various one time donations ranging from $5 to $1,000 as we near Christmas.   

We've just sent money to the orphanage for December. Our regular $300 plus an additional $150 for the Christmas feast and whatever else Louis feels necessary to allow them to have a very Merry Christmas!